Billy Boy by Laura Pershin Raynor

A princess keeps a bird in a cage as a pet. One day when the princess sends a message to another village the bird asks her to take a message to her brother that lives there. The return message brings unexpected news. Learn more about Jill Lamede by visiting: www.lamede.com

Story and a song about a actual man being chased by a posse whose escape route joins with what seems to be an impassable river. Learn more about Sam Payne by visiting: www.sampayne.com

Maynard Moose tells the story of some animals that are past their prime yet they decide to escape their retirement home and end up capturing some robbers with their storytelling abilities. Learn more about Willy Claflin by visiting: www.willyclaflin.com

A twist on Rumplestiltskin that addresses the story's gold inflation issue plus it involves a charming and clever groundhog. Learn more about Megan Hicks by visiting: www.meganhicks.com

The Flying Head is a man-eating monster that picks up the scent of a mother and her baby in this story. Will they escape? Listen to find out. Learn more about Joseph Bruchac by visiting: josephbruchac.com

A king declares that whoever gives him the most precious gift can marry his daughter. Three brothers succeed in doing this when they work together, leaving the king with the tricky choice of who gets to marry his daughter. Learn more about Dan Keding by visiting: www.dankeding.com